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[Photograph 2012.201.OVZ001.7455]

Description: Photograph used for a story in the Daily Oklahoman newspaper. Caption: "Though 16 1/2 feet below its ultimate level, Lake Hefner already holds a 600-day supply of water for Oklahoma City, figured on a daily consumption of 15 milion gallons and accounting for escape and evaporation. The lake now covers 1,400 acres of land and contains 40,000 acre feet of water. When full, this autumn or next spring, it will cover 2,500 acres and contain 75,000 acre feet of water, with the waves lapping at the … more
Date: March 21, 1946
Creator: Kaho, C. J.
Partner: Oklahoma Historical Society
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